PENNON


Meaning of PENNON in English

— pennoned , adj.

/pen"euhn/ , n.

1. a distinctive flag in any of various forms, as tapering, triangular, or swallow-tailed, formerly one borne on the lance of a knight.

2. a pennant.

3. any flag or banner.

4. a wing or pinion.

[ 1325-75; ME penon pene penna or pinna feather. See PEN 1 ]

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